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Past Performance
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The best horse in the field, and it looks ready to go after a soft trial performance. Big weight, but its class should be enough.
Main Danger
7 Vangogh Bankcheque
Dividend :
Place
F: 13xB(6)W(54.0)
( J-Jamie Melham )
( T-Lloyd Kennewell )
A nice type on the rise after winning and placing last prep. Should only come on better with the spell under its belt. Watch late betting moves.
Next Best
4 Military Tycoon
F: 96x27B(1)W(54.5)
( J-Daniel Stackhouse )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
Better than what it showed last time out, and its fresh up second placing is a better guide. A tough race, but it should give a good sight.
Consider
3 Burma Star
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: 1216xB(3)W(56.5)
( J-Hugh Bowman )
( T-Chris Waller )
Another runner coming off a good campaign, which included two wins. In good hands, and it should improve with racing under its belt.
Longer Odds
2 Shining Smile
F: 5438xB(5)W(58.5)
( J-Jackson Radley )
( T-Ben, Will & Jd Hayes )
It typically shows good early speed, and it could be the forgotten runner.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.20
Place1 1 $ 1.70
Place2 3 $ 3.10
Quinella 1:3 $ 8.80
Trifecta 1:3:7 $ 33.70
First4 1:3:7:4 $ 91.20
Race 2 - Herald Sun Plate Handicap (Bm84)
Time: 2:45 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 95200
Top Pick
8 Hezdarnhottoo
F: 220x3B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Hugh Bowman )
( T-Bjorn Baker )
Liked its fresh up run and there is plenty of improvement to come. Punters get each-way odds, which is worth taking.
Main Danger
3 She's An Artist
Dividend : $1.00
Place
F: x43x1B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Jamie Melham )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
Too short in the betting after narrowly winning at Caulfield Heath. Hyped horse with potential, and it can't be left out, but the odds are skinny.
Next Best
6 Castellar
F: 7x313B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Williams )
( T-Gavin Bedggood )
Nothing wrong with its form this prep, including a win and two placings. Good enough to beat this field down the straight.
Consider
5 Fission
F: 51366B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Logan Bates )
( T-Robbie Griffiths )
It likes running down the straight and it didn't enjoy being on the inside of runners last start. Drawn the rails but it could settle back and come wide.
Longer Odds
2 Nervous Witness
F: 4x7x9B(5)W(62.5)
( J-Jackson Radley )
( T-Ben, Will & Jd Hayes )
A former Hong Kong runner coming off a good trial effort. Could improve out of sight at big odds.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 4.70
Place1 9 $ 1.90
Place2 3 $ 1.00
Place3 1 $ 8.60
Quinella 3:9 $ 2.80
Trifecta 9:3:1 $ 125.50
First4 9:3:1:7 $ 546.10
Double 1:9 $ 14.30
Race 3 - Good Friday Appeal Ottawa Stakes (G3)
Time: 3:21 PM | Distance: 1000 m | Prize $ 238000
Top Pick
2 Medicinal
Dividend : $1.70, $1.10
Won
F: 61B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Jamie Melham )
( T-Ben, Will & Jd Hayes )
A powerful winner last time out, and it could have more to come. Kicked up nicely after getting taken on, which is the sign of a good type.
Main Danger
3 Simply Steffi
F: 7x1B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Ben Melham )
( T-Clinton McDonald )
Liked the way it powered past them to break maidens, and it has more wins in store. Inside draw, so it could use that to its advantage.
Next Best
10 Sanctuary
F:B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Thomas Stockdale )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
Showed good pace in preparation for its debut, and the money has come. Needs to be good to beat this field, but it has talent.
Consider
8 Jadzia
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F:B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Jordan Childs )
( T-Grahame Begg )
A recent trial winner at Caulfield Heath, and it could make a winning debut. Worth watching late betting moves as a guide.
Longer Odds
4 Scintillation
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: 1B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Jamie Mott )
( T-John O'shea & Tom Charlton )
Nothing wrong with its debut win, and it could go under the radar. Worth including at double-figure odds.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 1.70
Place1 2 $ 1.10
Place2 8 $ 2.40
Place3 4 $ 3.10
Quinella 2:8 $ 8.20
Trifecta 2:8:4 $ 113.10
First4 2:8:4:1 $ 298.60
Race 4 - Kirin Ichiban Shaftesbury Avenue Handicap (G3)
Time: 3:55 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 238000
Top Pick
4 On Display
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 1033xB(6)W(54.0)
( J-Ben Melham )
( T-Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr )
It took on some excellent types last prep and ran well. Those form lines bode well for this contest, and the drifting odds are worth taking.
Main Danger
3 Persian Spirit
F: 12136B(7)W(54.5)
( J-Harry Coffey )
( T-Symon Wilde )
Best-backed runner in the field and it could bounce back from a moderate effort. It loves using the Flemington straight to score, so include.
Next Best
2 Cafe Millenium
F: 26x41B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Celine Gaudray )
( T-Ben, Will & Jd Hayes )
Back to its best form when scoring last time out, and it's rock-solid in betting markets. Good enough to keep its winning form going.
Consider
7 Welcometotheshow
F: 11118B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Williams )
( T-Tyler Donaldson-Aitken )
Ended its winning streak with a last-start eighth. Inside draw and getting in with 54kg makes it a winning hope.
Longer Odds
8 Wonder Boy
F: 98x53B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Lachlan Neindorf )
( T-Jerome Hunter )
A strong type on its day, and it can't be overlooked at nice odds. Comes off a tidy third placing.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 12.10
Place1 9 $ 3.20
Place2 1 $ 2.30
Place3 4 $ 1.90
Quinella 1:9 $ 33.10
Trifecta 9:1:4 $ 842.70
First4 9:1:4:3 $ 1776.40
Race 5 - Tab & World Pool Kewney Stakes (G2)
Time: 4:31 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 357000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Salty Pearl
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 41x32B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Ben Allen )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
Warming towards something big after two excellent placings this prep. Deserves to be favourite, so take the better odds.
Main Danger
2 Sass Appeal
Dividend : $2.10, $1.30
Won
F: 2111B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Jordan Childs )
( T-Danny O'brien )
Not easy to win four on the bounce at this level, and it could be the false favourite. However, it's a nice type, and it should run in the quinella.
Next Best
5 Pillow Fight
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: x6722B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Hugh Bowman )
( T-Bjorn Baker )
Indicating a win isn't far away after back-to-back placings. Comes up against some nice types, but it could add value at each-way odds.
Consider
7 Lathlain
F: 197x1B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Daniel Stackhouse )
( T-Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young )
Liked the way it let down to score last start. Rising massively in grade, but the betting suggests that it will handle it.
Longer Odds
3 After Summer
F: 7133xB(1)W(56.0)
( J-Billy Egan )
( T-Dominic Sutton )
It runs its best races at Flemington with a win and a placing, and it gets the inside draw. Add for value.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.10
Place1 2 $ 1.30
Place2 5 $ 2.60
Place3 1 $ 1.20
Quinella 2:5 $ 17.00
Trifecta 2:5:1 $ 44.10
First4 2:5:1:6 $ 255.50
Race 6 - Darley Sires' Produce Stakes (G2)
Time: 5:07 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 357000
Top Pick
1 Zambales
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 224B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Mark Zahra )
( T-Anthony & Sam Freedman )
Second last time out in the Blue Diamond, which is a good form guide. The only worry is fatigue, but its first win won't be far away.
Main Danger
4 Hydrobomb
F: 2B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Daniel Stackhouse )
( T-Ben, Will & Jd Hayes )
It did enough when placing on debut, and it's another runner that shouldn't take long to win a race. Improvement is expected.
Next Best
7 Leopard Shark
F: 3611B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Jye Mcneil )
( T-Clayton Douglas )
Nothing wrong with winning its last two races, and it has shown a nice turn-of-foot to score. Could kick on with it and handle this class.
Consider
5 Dr Hook
F: 5x7B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Hugh Bowman )
( T-M, W & J Hawkes )
Looked improved when resuming and now Hugh Bowman returns and takes the reins. Rails draw
Longer Odds
3 Diameter
F: 5x3B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Ben Melham )
( T-Chris Waller )
Yet to win, but it was solid either side of a spell. Worth including at the current odds.
A lovely fresh up winner when coming wide and getting there right on the line. Could be in for a huge autumn, and this is a good race to win.
Main Danger
8 Pride Of Jenni
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 1718xB(2)W(57.0)
( J-Declan Bates )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
It either wins or runs down the track, so treat with caution. A star on the track, and we're hoping the best version of Jenni turns up.
Next Best
3 Antino
F: 428x8B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Jamie Melham )
( T-Tony Gollan )
Happy to give its most recent effort. Trainer is happy, and it could show its best against the best.
Consider
9 Stefi Magnetica
F: 413x5B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Hugh Bowman )
( T-Bjorn Baker )
Armed with a turn-of-foot and it's sneaking under the radar. Should be hitting the line with power.
Longer Odds
11 Leica Lucy
F: 432x5B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Jye Mcneil )
( T-Chris Waller )
Off the bit turning for home last start, but we liked the way it picked up late. Would prefer to see it ridden closer, like it did in NZ.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 4.40
Place1 1 $ 1.70
Place2 4 $ 2.60
Place3 8 $ 1.50
Quinella 1:4 $ 22.30
Trifecta 1:4:8 $ 114.00
First4 1:4:8:7 $ 1045.30
Race 8 - De Bortoli Wines Matron Stakes (G3)
Time: 6:15 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 238000
Top Pick
1 Benagil
F: 370x5B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Mark Zahra )
( T-Glen Thompson )
Found the line well enough fresh up, and it's only going to improve with that run under its belt. The odds are worth snapping up.
Main Danger
5 Damask Rose
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 60x23B(11)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Williams )
( T-Mark Walker )
It's now or never for the Kiwi. Didn't get all favours late in the run last time out, but the excuses are starting to run out. Drawing wide gives it every chance to finish off.
Next Best
8 Sea What I See
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 524x2B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Jamie Melham )
( T-Danny O'brien )
It doesn't know how to run a bad race, and it comes off second placings either side of a spell. Drawn well, and it should give punters a good sight.
Consider
11 Ahha Ahha
Dividend : $6.90, $2.00
Won
F: 15222B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Ben Melham )
( T-Clinton McDonald )
Struggling to win after three consecutive placings. It will need to lift to beat this field, but getting in with 55kg is a bonus.
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
6 Too Darn Discreet
F: 121x7B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Declan Bates )
( T-Dan O'sullivan )
Always much better second-up, and it could sneak under the radar at generous odds.